Monthly Archives: February 2018

Gaining Real Self-Confidence through Competence Children will only truly believe in themselves when they have done something competently, something to feel good about. And it is involvement in real things in the real world that leads to such … Continue reading →

Damon also observes that the humblest people are often the most secure and that those who are most self-aggrandizing are often quite insecure. Jesus is the greatest example of that strength of humility. Philippians 2:7 says that Jesus “made … Continue reading →

James Tobin, like many parents, questions this trend to do everything possible to boost a child’s self-esteem. Speaking of his thirteen-year-old daughter, he notes, Eager to boost Lizzie’s self-esteem from babyhood on, we hurrahed each tiny step forward … Continue reading →

Seeking the Road to Independence, Security, and Maturity Patricia Sprinkle notes, “Children who do too little in childhood may not grow up capable of doing enough as adults.” What have we expected of our children? Too often, it … Continue reading →

Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Proverbs 10:4 The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19 I have no greater joy than this, to … Continue reading →

I heard once that God made time in order to prevent everything from happening all at once. His graciousness extends to human growth as well. Imagine the stress of having to mature in one year, or having to … Continue reading →

Don’t Start Too Early or Too Late First Maxim of Maturity Responsibility begins in small things, and it should be timed well. By starting too early or too late to expect things from a child we may groom someone … Continue reading →

about Me

Guiding Principles for My Church

…a voice of one crying in the wilderness, 'make straight the way of the Lord…
~ John 1:23

...the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.
~ 1 Tim 3:15

He who gives attention to the word shall find good, and blessed is he who trusts in the Lord.
~ Prov 16:20

Write, for these words are faithful and true!
~ Rev 21:5

Guiding Principles for My Government

"Educate and inform the whole mass of the people... They are the only sure reliance for the preservation of our liberty."
~ Thomas Jefferson

"Striving for justice is one of life’s greatest gratifications. In fact, outside of the family, it is the greatest gratification. Without justice, there’s no such thing as liberty and freedom, there’s no such thing as fulfilling life’s possibilities."
~ Ralph Nadar

Guiding Principles for My Family

For I have chosen him, so that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring upon [him] what He has spoken about him.
~ Genesis 18:19

Guiding Principles for My Business

I fully realize that no wealth or position can long endure, unless built upon truth and justice, therefore, I will engage in no transaction which does not benefit all whom it affects. I will succeed by attracting to myself the forces I wish to use, and the cooperation of other people. I will induce others to serve me, because of my willingness to serve others. I will eliminate hatred, envy, jealousy, selfishness, and cynicism, by developing love for all humanity, because I know that a negative attitude toward others can never bring me success. I will cause others to believe in me, because I will believe in them, and in myself.
~ Napoleon Hill

Guiding Principles for My Me

Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:15-16

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In medieval Europe, the Roman Catholic Church had a stranglehold on all matters pertaining to spiritual life. In an era when Bibles were rare and inaccessible to all but the clergy, the hierarchy of Rome established itself as the gatekeeper controlling access to Scripture, and thus to God. The priests granted forgiveness, bestowed blessing, and […]

Have you ever heard of a church that repented? Not individuals, but an entire church that collectively recognized its congregational transgressions and openly, genuinely repented, with biblical sorrow and brokenness. Sadly, you probably have not. For that matter, have you ever heard of a pastor who called his church to repent and threatened his congregation […]

Words matter to God. After all, they are His chosen means of communication. He doesn’t bring people to a saving knowledge of Himself through mystical, subjective experiences. He has spoken clear, objective, propositional truth to His creatures through His written Word. That’s why Peter—who saw firsthand the profound supernatural power of God, both in the […]

God is love. That popular notion—excerpted from 1 John 4:8—is often seen as the trump card to God’s other, less popular characteristics. Those looking to ignore His judgment and dispense with His wrath see God’s loving nature as His alpha attribute by which all others are to be defined, or altogether overridden. But as John […]

Any thorough discussion of the exclusivity of Christ should include the issue of spiritual warfare. Not the nonsense we see in the charismatic church, where a faith healer attempts to bind the demons of back pain and seasonal allergies through your television screen. True spiritual warfare isn’t about parlor tricks or incantations. It’s a tireless […]

Being a member of a healthy church isn’t an end in itself. It’s a wonderful blessing and privilege to sit under the faithful teaching of a shepherd who rightly handles God’s Word. But we must never allow that blessing from God to cultivate complacency in our relationship with Him. The nation of Israel serves as […]

Unregenerate sinners are completely lost. Unaided and unilluminated, in his natural condition and without the gospel, the sinner will never find a way to God. In fact, he won’t be looking for it to begin with. “A natural man does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; […]

“Natural theology”—the belief that man inherently has the ability to reason himself to God—is surging in popularity among evangelicals. But does it find support in Scripture? In Romans 1, Paul presents a strong case against the idea of natural theology. It is true that God reveals Himself in creation. He reveals Himself also in our […]

Why we will likely never know the actual death toll from a storm like Hurricane Michael || Can big data save us? When it comes to life-threatening decisions, the problem can’t be solved with predictive analytics || The real lesson of National Freethought Day: A mind free of belief in God is actually the least […]

As Hurricane Michael makes landfall, why human beings ought to be humbled by this kind of storm || Abortion once again revealed to be central sacrament as feminist left turns on Democratic governor of California || Is chivalry merely condescension? One woman, in the name of women, demands the end of respect for women The […]

Contagion of gender confusion fueled by new study on teens and gender identity || Why much of the moral confusion we see today is a socially-constructed confusion || As we see images of another hurricane approaching, we should be thankful that we live in an age when there are images to see The post Wednesday, […]

After UN report on climate change, deluge of headlines warns of impending doom || Why those operating from a biblical worldview can understand environmental evils better than those operating from a secular worldview || Calling abortion a ‘fundamental right’ is a radical step, but it’s the next step for those committed to the culture of […]